2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 458 - Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs
NRS 458.055 - Confidential information.
1. To preserve the confidentiality of any information concerning persons applying for or receiving any services pursuant to NRS 458.010 to 458.350, inclusive, the Division may establish and enforce rules governing the confidential nature, custody, use and preservation of the records, files and communications filed with the Division.
2. Wherever information concerning persons applying for and receiving any services pursuant to NRS 458.010 to 458.350, inclusive, is furnished to or held by any other government agency or a public or private institution, the use of that information by the agency or institution is subject to the rules established by the Division pursuant to subsection 1.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 442.300 to 442.330, inclusive, and 449.705 and chapter 629 of NRS and except for purposes directly connected with the administration of NRS 458.010 to 458.350, inclusive, a person shall not disclose, use or authorize the disclosure of any confidential information concerning a person receiving services pursuant to NRS 458.010 to 458.350, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1398; A 1991, 2350; 1997, 3077; 1999, 3069, 3514; 2001, 421; 2003, 1455; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 60)
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